Application of Mootral^TM Reduces Methane Production by Altering the Archaea Community in the Rumen Simulation Technique.

ABSTRACT: The reduction of methane emissions by ruminants is a highly desirable goal to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Various feed additives have already been tested for their ability to decrease methane production; however, practical use is often limited due to negative effects on rumen fermentation or high costs. Organosulphur compounds from garlic (Allium sativum) and flavonoids have been identified as promising plant-derived compounds which are able to reduce methane production. Here, we evaluated the effects of a combination of garlic powder and bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) extracts, Mootral, on ruminal methane production, ruminal fermentation and the community of methanogenic Archaea by using the rumen simulation technique as ex vivo model. The experiment c

SUBMITTER: Eger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6132076 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature